Eamonn McCarron


Eamonn Kaspar Finley McCarron is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Wellington Phoenix.

Club career

Youth career

McCarron attended St Patrick's College, Wellington.

Wellington Phoenix

McCarron made his professional debut for the Wellington Phoenix on 10 August 2025 in an Australia Cup match against Nunawading City. The Phoenix won 1–0, with McCarron keeping a clean sheet. McCarron made his A-League Men debut on 21 December 2025 after starting goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi suffered an injury 10 minutes into the match. On 3 January 2026, the Phoenix defeated away with McCarron keeping the team's first clean sheat of the A-League season. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano praised McCarron for his performance.

International career

McCarron was called up for the New Zealand U17's for 2023 OFC U-17 Championship on 14 December 2022. He made his debut on 14 January 2023, in a 11–0 win over American Samoa. On 31 October 2023, McCarron was called up to the New Zealand U17 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, yet didn't make an appearance.
McCarron was first called up for the New Zealand U20's for the 2024 OFC U-19 Men's Championship, though he did not make an appearance.

Honours

New Zealand U17
New Zealand U20